Luke 1:72-73
"He showed mercy to our forefathers, He remembered his holy covenant,
Matthew 11:26
"Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Luke 1:55
"As he spoke to our forefathers, to Abraham and his offspring forever."
Ephesians 2:4-5
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But for you, brothers, whom the Lord loves, I ought to give thanks to God continually, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation in consecration of the Spirit and belief of the truth.
Titus 3:3-7
For we were ourselves once foolish, disobedient, deceived, slaving for various lusts and pleasures, passing our lives in malice and envy. We were hateful, and we hated one another.
Hebrews 6:13-17
For when God make the promise to Abraham, since he could swear by none greater, he swore by himself, saying.
1 John 4:19
We love because He loved us first.